I’ve had rc planes, helicopter, and 5 Dji drones for recreational use only. 1 week ago, I sold my last RC. After 5 years of flying, I sold all of them. Why?, because of the fun police!!. I’m a responsible man of 61yo. I’ve had enough of all the rules !!. And I never had an accident with people involved. Fly safe and enjoy.
Thanks Bruce - it was quite a surprise when I found out, especially seeing how some of the biggest RUclips creators are using drone footage all through national parks - not cool!
Can’t do much in Australia - under lock and key with absolutely everything. It’s quite disappointing recreational users are automatically prohibited in pretty much all states, especially if you as a recreational user take the time to learn to fly the drone and be a responsible pilot of the drone
Mess for whom? You basically can't fly anywhere. Every council makes up it's own rules as well because they don't want drones to be flown. The rules set by CASA are really very very strict but you even if you fulfil them you still can't fly because someone just didn't like the idea of drones. That's not reasonably too basically block up every space in the country all the time. A more sensible approach is to register the drone, have insurance, licence the training & centralise with a website. This is so that at certain times & certain places people are actually allowed to use them & everyone knows this. I think that drone footages like great photograph enhances the value of nature & why protect places with public money if you just keep the public out. The idea that there'd be a feeding frenzy if buzzing drones everywhere ruining everyone's enjoyment is simply untrue. You got tracks with 4WD, motorbikes, boats on rivers & somehow we've seemed to manage all this usage. I didn't buy a drone for years because of this but I couldn't help myself & bit the bullet because the image quality is so amazing now. In WA & Queensland you are actually allowed to fly in the National Parks if you discuss with them to make sure they're weren't any operations going on. Sounds reasonable. To my dismay I'm in WA now .... the few parks I've been to simply just ban them.
Different in all jurisdictions I spoke to my local NSWNP&W office yesterday and they told me there are signs going up in all the local parks notifying of bans
Great video mate. If you go through the process of applying for a permit let’s say for example in the snowy Mountains what are the chances of it being approved?
I've been told by NPWS centre at Jindabyne there is zero chance as an amateur. They also said theres a good chance as a pro if you have licence, insurances, and pay required fees
Basically you cannot fly drones anywhere , so what is the point to even sell them? Nanny state at its worst. I cannot believe that anybody would think that this is normal and ok. I am sure many people buy small 240g drones, only to discover that they are practically banned everywhere in Australia.
Hi Ralph! This was very interesting! I would love to get a drone one day! You raised some interesting points, I have heard about the regulations requiring permission etc. was great to hear some of those other Rpa guidelines… have a great week 👏
The link to Andy H's page appears to be broken. Or something on that site is. I got "There has been a critical error on this website." when I clicked on your link. Just a quick comment though - they have problems with us flying our drones in parks citing welfare concerns for the local fauna, but have no issue about noisy, fume belching scenic joyflight helicopters buzzing the local flora and fauna, or groups of mud-tyred 4WDs making their way through them. Surely they must have a greater impact on these areas than someone who puts a 250g drone up for a quick video/still shots of the parks?
Thanks for your comments. I removed the link until I can find a better one 👍 I agree with your view - its inconsistent and disconcerting how poorly this issue is managed
Very good, thanks Ralph. I brought a mini 3 pro specifically to capture some footage in the mountains in winter when I camp out in the snow. I was devastated to learn that I can't fly there. Have you tried to get permission to film in a National Park? Do you think I can get permission as an amateur?
definition populous area is any area which is highly populated which is common sense you don't fly there, doesn't mean you can't fly on a beach that has very few people on it.
Good one Ralph. I know what you mean. I've seen a lot of questionable drone footage on RUclips. I shot some myself, just a quick up about 15m rotate, then land. Never saw another sole all day but obviously not legal.
Thanks mate - Qld regs are not so bad from the research I've done, especially for us non-commercial producers - it's the big guys taking the mick that are p#&$ing me off 😕
Hi I am actually very confused with the rules I understand that we can't film in national parks I'm heading along the great ocean road for a holiday can I still fly my drones in towns like apollo it's really confusing and I don't want to break any laws
I feel the same way - confusion is the word exactly! Check the Victorian Web link in the description and if you need clarity try ringing the number in the contacts section? Best to be sure 👌
Depends on the state, the park, and if you are a commercial operator. Have a look at the links in the description for the state you are thinking of and the rules are there 👍
@@Chicawigg it’s all on CASA website. Looks like pretty much all states prohibit recreational use of drones in national parks. Vic being one of them… commercial use requires a permit
I’ve had rc planes, helicopter, and 5 Dji drones for recreational use only. 1 week ago, I sold my last RC. After 5 years of flying, I sold all of them. Why?, because of the fun police!!. I’m a responsible man of 61yo. I’ve had enough of all the rules !!. And I never had an accident with people involved. Fly safe and enjoy.
Thanks for the share Chris - I haven't flown my drone in months so I know the feeling 🙄 frustrating
I’m with you on this one! Australia is such a nanny state! Need licence and registration for absolutely everything in aus - such a joke
Very interesting topic and great share Ralph 👍
I didn't realise there were so many National Parks in Australia and so many rules about drones 🤔
Thanks Bruce - it was quite a surprise when I found out, especially seeing how some of the biggest RUclips creators are using drone footage all through national parks - not cool!
Can’t do much in Australia - under lock and key with absolutely everything. It’s quite disappointing recreational users are automatically prohibited in pretty much all states, especially if you as a recreational user take the time to learn to fly the drone and be a responsible pilot of the drone
Thanks for the comment Peter - the situation is a mess right now - disheartening 😩
Mess for whom? You basically can't fly anywhere. Every council makes up it's own rules as well because they don't want drones to be flown. The rules set by CASA are really very very strict but you even if you fulfil them you still can't fly because someone just didn't like the idea of drones. That's not reasonably too basically block up every space in the country all the time.
A more sensible approach is to register the drone, have insurance, licence the training & centralise with a website. This is so that at certain times & certain places people are actually allowed to use them & everyone knows this.
I think that drone footages like great photograph enhances the value of nature & why protect places with public money if you just keep the public out. The idea that there'd be a feeding frenzy if buzzing drones everywhere ruining everyone's enjoyment is simply untrue. You got tracks with 4WD, motorbikes, boats on rivers & somehow we've seemed to manage all this usage.
I didn't buy a drone for years because of this but I couldn't help myself & bit the bullet because the image quality is so amazing now. In WA & Queensland you are actually allowed to fly in the National Parks if you discuss with them to make sure they're weren't any operations going on. Sounds reasonable. To my dismay I'm in WA now .... the few parks I've been to simply just ban them.
I respect it if it is professional use . I use it for my own family fun and it is no monetized , hope that's ok
Different in all jurisdictions
I spoke to my local NSWNP&W office yesterday and they told me there are signs going up in all the local parks notifying of bans
Important facts to be aware when flying a drone. Great vlog Ralph. 🙏🏽👍🏽
👍Thanks Jojo!
Great video mate. If you go through the process of applying for a permit let’s say for example in the snowy Mountains what are the chances of it being approved?
I've been told by NPWS centre at Jindabyne there is zero chance as an amateur.
They also said theres a good chance as a pro if you have licence, insurances, and pay required fees
Basically you cannot fly drones anywhere , so what is the point to even sell them? Nanny state at its worst. I cannot believe that anybody would think that this is normal and ok. I am sure many people buy small 240g drones, only to discover that they are practically banned everywhere in Australia.
Problem is most people don't discover any rules, or ignore them entirety if they do know
Hi Ralph! This was very interesting! I would love to get a drone one day! You raised some interesting points, I have heard about the regulations requiring permission etc. was great to hear some of those other Rpa guidelines… have a great week 👏
Thanks for the comment Anita 😊
A drone could be helpful for visualising your planting spaces
Don’t forget you can take off on private land and fly over NP’s as NP don’t control the air space that is done by CASA.
That's a great idea thanks Cruzeoverland!
mate has anyone ever told youse youse look like cornel sanders from the keffers box
Yes I have once or twice 😂
The link to Andy H's page appears to be broken. Or something on that site is. I got "There has been a critical error on this website." when I clicked on your link.
Just a quick comment though - they have problems with us flying our drones in parks citing welfare concerns for the local fauna, but have no issue about noisy, fume belching scenic joyflight helicopters buzzing the local flora and fauna, or groups of mud-tyred 4WDs making their way through them. Surely they must have a greater impact on these areas than someone who puts a 250g drone up for a quick video/still shots of the parks?
Thanks for your comments. I removed the link until I can find a better one 👍
I agree with your view - its inconsistent and disconcerting how poorly this issue is managed
Very good, thanks Ralph.
I brought a mini 3 pro specifically to capture some footage in the mountains in winter when I camp out in the snow. I was devastated to learn that I can't fly there. Have you tried to get permission to film in a National Park? Do you think I can get permission as an amateur?
You can approach the National Park but when I discussed this with them they said it's a blanket no - worth a try tho
@Geoterrics Outdoors Australia ok, that's a shame. I understand the reasoning. Thanks so much for your reply.
Cheers so much, a must know 😊❤
Thanks ☺️
@@GeoterricsOutdoorsAustralia you're welcome anytime ☺️
definition populous area is any area which is highly populated which is common sense you don't fly there, doesn't mean you can't fly on a beach that has very few people on it.
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Blanket banning drones in National Parks is extremely excessive.
Agreed 👍
Good one Ralph. I know what you mean. I've seen a lot of questionable drone footage on RUclips. I shot some myself, just a quick up about 15m rotate, then land. Never saw another sole all day but obviously not legal.
Thanks mate - Qld regs are not so bad from the research I've done, especially for us non-commercial producers - it's the big guys taking the mick that are p#&$ing me off 😕
Hi I am actually very confused with the rules I understand that we can't film in national parks I'm heading along the great ocean road for a holiday can I still fly my drones in towns like apollo it's really confusing and I don't want to break any laws
I feel the same way - confusion is the word exactly! Check the Victorian Web link in the description and if you need clarity try ringing the number in the contacts section? Best to be sure 👌
How about my drone is less than 250g? Do I have to ask for permission from National park? Thx
Depends on the state, the park, and if you are a commercial operator.
Have a look at the links in the description for the state you are thinking of and the rules are there 👍
I live in Melbourne. So if I won’t do for commercial, do I still have to ask for permission?
@@Chicawigg I'm not sure you'll have to check on the Victorian Web site
@@Chicawigg it’s all on CASA website. Looks like pretty much all states prohibit recreational use of drones in national parks. Vic being one of them… commercial use requires a permit